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Old 19-09-2009, 12:04
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As a lifelong fan, I'm more than used to the usual promises made by Kiss prior to the release of new albums, but the pre-release hype surrounding 'Sonic Boom' has seemed more genuine than usual.

Is it, as Gene Simmons has suggested, their 'best record since Destroyer'? Well... no, but as an overall album it's definitely the best thing they've released in decades. The real surprise is the contribution from Simmons himself, it's easily the best material he's turned in since the 70s.

In the States they're following the AC/DC 'Black Ice' model of a WalMart exclusive (including a free re-recorded greatest hits CD and live DVD as part of a 3 disc package) and the album is already top ten in Play.com's pre-order sales chart here in the UK.

It's going to be very interesting to see how this goes when the album is released in October. Roll on the UK tour
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Old 06-10-2009, 12:24
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Nobody else listening to this?

It was number one in Play's pre-order chart for a few weeks, somebody must have bought it
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Old 06-10-2009, 12:53
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I've heard it but haven't bought it.I was never a huge fan but I quite like them.It's pretty good.
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Old 07-10-2009, 05:40
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Off to the states in a couple of weeks so dear hubby, who is also a long time fan will buy this! Any news on tour dates? I have seen them a couple of times, with and without makeup and would love to see them again He has seen them many more times than me!
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Old 07-10-2009, 09:09
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Off to the states in a couple of weeks so dear hubby, who is also a long time fan will buy this! Any news on tour dates?
You'll need to get to a Walmart over there to pick up the album... and a whole load of other stuff:

http://www.kissonline.com/stream/art...splay/id/18677

US tour dates are below. No UK shows have been announced yet, although rumours are suggesting a headline appearance at either Sonisphere or Hyde Park Calling next year - with the possibility of one or two arena shows in the UK:

October 7, 2009 GM Centre Oshawa
October 9, 2009 Nassau Coliseum UNIONDALE
October 10, 2009 Madison Square Garden NEW YORK
October 12, 2009 Wachovia Center PHILADELPHIA
October 13, 2009 Verizon Center WASHINGTON
October 16, 2009 Hampton Coliseum
October 17, 2009 Bi-Lo Center GREENVILLE
October 19, 2009 Pensacola Civic Center PENSACOLA
October 21, 2009 Saint Pete Times Forum TAMPA
October 22, 2009 Bank Atlantic Centre SUNRISE
October 24, 2009 Birmingham Jefferson Arena BIRMINGHAM
October 26, 2009 Philips Arena ATLANTA
October 28, 2009 Sommet Center Nashville
October 29, 2009 Verizon Arena Little Rock
October 31, 2009 Voodoo Experience - New Orleans City Park New Orleans
November 6, 2009 United Center CHICAGO
November 7, 2009 Target Center MINNEAPOLIS
November 9, 2009 MTS Centre Winnipeg
November 10, 2009 Credit Union Centre Saskatoon
November 12, 2009 Pengrowth Saddledome Calgary
November 14, 2009 General Motors Place Vancouver
November 15, 2009 Key Arena
November 17, 2009 Rose Garden PORTLAND
November 19, 2009 Arco Arena
November 21, 2009 Savemart Centre FRESNO
November 22, 2009 Oakland Arena OAKLAND
November 24, 2009 Honda Center ANAHEIM
November 25, 2009 Staples Center LOS ANGELES
November 27, 2009 Sports Arena San Diego
November 28, 2009 Pearl Concert Theatre (Palms Resort) LAS VEGAS
December 1, 2009 Jobing.com Arena GLENDALE
December 2, 2009 Utep Special Events Center El Paso
December 4, 2009 Frank Erwin Center AUSTIN
December 5, 2009 Toyota Centre HOUSTON
December 6, 2009 American Airlines Centre DALLAS
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Old 07-10-2009, 16:10
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Thank you so much for posting the tour dates, nearest one to where we are staying is the week before we go! Looks like we will be hitting Walmart in a big way though!
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Old 23-11-2009, 15:23
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KISS UK/Ireland tour dates announced today:

Dublin O2 Arena – May 7, 2010
Glasgow SECC – 9, 2010
Manchester Arena – 10, 2010
Birmingham LG Arena – 11, 2010
London Wembley Arena – 13, 2010
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Old 23-11-2009, 17:18
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Booking tickets on friday hopefully
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Old 23-11-2009, 17:19
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Booking tickets on friday hopefully
If you know anyone with an 02 phone, you can use their priority site to buy on the pre-sale.
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